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EE ---- TS EASON IN RAE USN NIA SET NN PY ERR YEE SR RE APRIL 8, 1965 - Community Memorial Hospital held their annual meeting and the following men were appointed to the board. Back left, Irving Boyd, deputy-reeve village of Port Perry; Mr. Harry Phoenix, chairman; Dr. G.M. Rennie. Front left, Mr. Charles Reesor, Mr. _ Joseph Dowson and Mr. Merrill Van Camp, Star welcomes readers letters Like any community newspaper, the Port Perry Star welcomes letters to the editor from our readers. The letters column gives readers the chance to have their say on just about any topic, providing it is not outside the bounds of good taste, libel or slander. However, the Star must insist that all letters for publication contain the writer's full name, address and telephone number, so that in certain instances we are able to verify the authenticity of the letter and identity of the writer. CC It is not our policy to publish letters which are unsigned or signed with nom-de-plum. However, under very unusual circumstances, the editor and publisher may make an exception to this policy. remember when ...¢ Yu oF i 60 YEARSAGO Thursday, November 24th, 1921 At a well attended hockey meeting it was decided to enter a team from Port Perry in the O.H.A. "Inter- mediate" series this winter. The following officers were chosen: Hon. Pres. George Jackson and W.H. Parrish and Art Carnegie, Sec./TreasurerJ. Bowerman, Mana- ger Hugh Lucas and coach John Roach. During the absence of Mr. W.H. McCaw, G.T.R. ticket agent who will spend the winter in Florida, infor- mation and tickets may be secured at the office of H.W. Emmerson. A Curling Club was organized this year with W.H. Letcher as the Président. 35 YEARSAGO Thursday, November 21, 1946 A happy time was spent in Blackstock United Church in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Wright who are leaving the community for their new home in Oshawa. vy FSR ATT EVR Le ST 4 PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., November 25, 1981 -- 5 letters About gravel pits Dear Sir The application to rezone lands on Lot 1, Part B Concession 5 (Durham Road 21) for gravel extraction indicates the need for a greater concern for land use planning in the Township. As stock-piling occurs in existing pits in the area, new pits are being opened. Old Pits remain unrehabilitated. Scugog council deems it necessary to open another pit without any research on the supply and demand of gravel needs in the area. The rapid expansion of the gravel industry is not progress if the supply does in fact exceed demand. Scugog Township has over . the past decade refused property severances on parcels of land less than 100 acres. Building permits have been refused on these rural lands. The policy has been to preserve the rural and agricultural character of the countryside. This policy has to be applied not only to rural estates,- but also to gravel pits. It is an injustice to deny building permits on sensitive land and on the other hand allow these lands for gravel pits. It was as recently as February of this year that Scugog zoned a small portion of this land for environmen- tal protection. The decision by coun two weeks ago contravened the land use planning of the Township. To gain accessi- bility to the gravel, the wooded area surroundingthe 10 acres of wetlands a upset. In addition the gravel operation could upset the environmentally sensitive area. The area may never be restored to its natural state. It is an environmental tragedy of industrialized society that 9000 acres of wetlands have been des- troyed in Ontario in the past year. The establishment of pits on environmentally sensitive areas shows disre- gard for the rural character and aesthetics of the countryside. It demeans the efforts of - the agricultural industry which strives to protect the land. More concern should be shown for residents who have lived in the area for years. What dffect will such a land use change have on the quality of water in the area? . More research should have been done before the council endorsed this land use change two weeks ago. Yours truly, Roger and Susan Middleton RR 4, Port Perry After two years in the Port Perry Branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Mr. Tapp is being moved to Bradford. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hayes enter- tained the staff at a farewell party in hishonour. If you needed a permanent wave in 1946, the price was just $1.95 and a shampoo and style setting was only 50 cents. (Turnto page7) . 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